MCAR Presidents Report

March 2010

The only time “success” comes before “work” is in the Dictionary.

Vidal Sasson

The MCAR incoming board members are enthusiastically performing the “work” of your Association. They are an excellent collection of professionals and by my estimation, doing an exceptional job within the framework of the new organizational strategy.

I am happy to report that the associations Goals for 1^st Quarter 2010 are being met. If you’re asking what are those goals? I would be delighted to enlighten you.

Goal 1: Membership Outreach

 The new Board assembled in January for a Retreat. The Retreat focus was on implementing the new organizational plan, understanding our roles on the board and educating the leadership on how a volunteer Board governs.

It is important to understand that your Board members are Volunteer leaders. They are responsible for the direction of the organization.  The current board is ready, willing and able to Lead. They have started and initiated actions to reach out to the membership.

Goal 2: Website and Communication

            Under the leadership of 1 year Director Kelly Zoldak’s Member Support Committees and Website committee Chair April Robertson, they report that our Website is functioning well and being updated daily, weekly and monthly. In fact, this Report is the First of a monthly President’s report that will be posted each month on the website.

            The board and the association membership will be able to utilize this platform to communicate more effectively with other members and encourage members to  participate in a host of association committees and activities.

Goal 3: Budget and Finance

            First time Board member and 2 Year Director Jill Himlie is working closely with all the Associations Operations Committees which include Membership, Finance, Affiliates and Speakers. Our house is in good hands.

Goal 4: Government Affairs

            Ron Jensen, also a first time Board Member, is a 1 year Director overseeing the Government Affairs Committees. Those committees are: Quality Of Life and RPAC, two committees that are vital to our Industry.  Hill Day was the kickoff for Government Affairs and was attended by several MCAR members. I am also hearing about some great events being planned for RPAC.

Goal 5: Marketing

            The entire board is committed in getting the message out about the value of being a Realtor and a Realtor Affiliate. Being involved in your Association will provide balance to your Business and it’s also not a Secret – Realtors have lots of Fun!

Other essential Committees actively promoting, educating and bringing awareness to the membership include: The Professional Committees Lead by 1 Year Director Dinah Griffey, Community Support Committees under the guidance of 1 Year Director Peggy Zamzow and 3 year Director Vickie Nunez has taken charge over the Fund Raisers and Social Committees.

As your 2010 President, along with President Elect Tracey McGloghlin, Secretary Debbie Savunen, Treasurer Nancy Moran, 3 Year State Director Kristy Buck and the Association Executive Ellen Howard we welcome the involvement of all members. We encourage you to attend MCAR planned events and activities.  May you all Prosper this year and Have Fun in the Association.

 Richard Bell, 2010 President